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Ingredients 1batchchocolate-covered strawberryto serve as carrots 1batchchocolate avocado mousseto serve as dirt 24Oreoscrumbled 3largeRipe Avocados 6ozdark chocolatemelted ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder ½cupalmond milk ½cupmaple syrup 1tspvanilla extract ½tspsea salt 6ozwhite baking chocolatemelted McCormick Color From Nature Food Coloring (red and yellow) 6pcsfresh strawberries Preparation Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process for 1 minute, or until completely smooth. If you would like a thinner mousse, feel free to add in a few extra tablespoons of almond milk....

Ingredients 1cupwalnuts 1cupflat leaf parsley,thick stems removed, lightly packed 2clovegarlic 3tbspparmesan cheese,grated ½cupolive oil ½tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 1lbcheese tortellini,fresh or frozen 1tbspbutter Preparation In a food processor or blender, pulse the walnuts, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, oil, salt, and pepper to a coarse puree. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the tortellini until just done. This will take about 4 minutes for fresh and 12 minutes for frozen....

Ingredients 1½cupsMorningstar Farms® Meal Starters™ Chik’n Strips ½cupolive oil vinaigrette salad dressing 2tbspfresh basil,chopped 1tbspolive oil 1large sweet onion 1tspsugar 1red pear 6cupsmesclun,or torn mixed spring greens ¼cupwalnut pieces ¼cupgorgonzola cheese,crumbled Preparation In small bowl stir together salad dressing and basil. Set aside. In large nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Stir in onion and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 24ozchicken breast,(4 halves), boneless, skinless ¾cupPanko bread crumbs,Italian seasoned ¼cupParmesan cheese,finely grated salt and freshly ground black pepper 1large egg 2tbspolive oil,divided ⅔cupmarinara sauce ⅔cupmozzarella cheese,shredded 1¼lbszucchini,chopped in half through the length, then sliced into ½ inch thick pieces ½tspgarlic powder fresh basil,chopped, for serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the Panko bread crumbs and Parmesan into a gallon size resealable bag....

Ingredients 15ozchickpeas,(1 can), rinsed and drained 2stalkscelery,diced 2tbspcapers,rinsed and drained 3tbspmayonnaise 2tbsplemon juice ½tspdijon mustard ⅛tspsalt 2pinchesblack pepper 4slicessandwich bread ½avocado 2tbsproasted almonds,coarsely chopped 4tomato slices handfulwatercress,(or other greens, such as lettuce, arugula, or spinach) Preparation In a medium bowl with a potato masher, coarsely mash the chickpeas. Add the celery, capers, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard to the bowl. Taste and add a pinch each of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4ozchocolate squares,(1 oz each) 2sticksunsalted butter 2cupswhite sugar 4largeeggs 2tbspvanilla extract 1¼cupswhite flour ¼tspsalt 2cupsmilk chocolate chips hug or kisses candies Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Generously grease and then flour (or use cocoa powder) a mini muffin tin. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate in bursts of 15 seconds stirring in between each burst for 15 seconds. Allow for the chocolate to cool completely — it shouldn’t be warm at all....

Ingredients 6slicesbread,toasted and buttered 4tbspmayonnaise 4ozturkey,sliced 4ozham,sliced 2slicescheddar cheese 4slicesbacon,cooked 1tomato,sliced ½cuplettuce,washed and chopped Preparation Arrange 2 slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread each slice with mayonnaise. Top with turkey, tomato slices and cheddar cheese. Spread mayonnaise on 2 more pieces of bread and place on the cheddar cheese. Top with ham, bacon and lettuce. Spread mayonnaise on the final 2 slices of bread and place on top....

Ingredients 2lbscarrots,peeled 1stickbutter,room temperature ¼cupsugar 1½tspbaking powder 1tspvanilla 2tbspflour 3eggs Preparation Steam carrots until almost fall-apart tender and puree until completely smooth. Add in butter, sugar, baking powder, egg, and vanilla. Add in the flour last. Continue to puree until completely combined. Put about ¼ cup of mixture into muffin cups. Cook at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes to make removal easier....

Ingredients ¼cupsoy sauce ⅓cupwater 2tbsprice wine vinegar 1tbspcorn starch ⅛tspcoarsely-ground black pepper,or more/less to taste 1lbflank steak or sirloin,thinly sliced, cut diagonally across the grain into thin strips 2tbspolive oil 12mini sweet peppers,or 2 regular sized bell peppers, thinly sliced 2scallions,sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces, white and green pieces separated 2tbspfresh ginger,minced 4clovesgarlic,minced Preparation Add all marinade ingredients to a large bowl or ziplock bag, and stir to combine. Add the sliced steak, and toss in the marinade....

Ingredients 2strip loin steaks,or ribeye steaks, 1-inch thick 1tbspolive oil salt & pepper,or steak seasoning, if desired, to taste ¼cupgarlic butter,divided 4ciabatta buns,or two 6-inch slices garlic baguette 6ozmushrooms,½-inch slices 1onion,sliced 2thyme sprigs 1fresh rosemary sprig arugula Dijon mustard horseradish provolone cheese Preparation Preheat a grill to medium heat. Remove the steaks from the fridge and rub with olive oil. Season with steak seasoning to taste. Set aside on the counter....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,1 stick, room temperature ¾cupcreamy Biscoff spread ⅓cupbrown sugar ⅓cupsugar 1large egg 1tspvanilla extract 2cupsall-purpose flour,or white whole-wheat flour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 48Hershey’s kisses,unwrapped ⅔cupsugar,for rolling the cookie dough Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or mist with cooking spray. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter, Biscoff spread, brown sugar, and sugar. Beat together on medium-high speed for about 3 to 4 minutes until light and creamy, scraping down the bowl as necessary....

Ingredients 1cupchicken broth,reduced sodium 5tbspBetter’n Peanut Butter 1tbspSriracha chili sauce 2tbsphoney 2tbspsoy sauce,use tamari for gluten free 1tbspginger,freshly grated 2clovesgarlic,minced 16ozchicken breast,cut into thin strips Salt and pepper,to taste 1tbspSriracha chili sauce ½oflime,juiced 4clovesgarlic,crushed 1tbspginger,fresh grated 1tbspsoy sauce,use tamari for gluten free ½tbspsesame oil 8ozrice noodles ¾cupgreen onion,chopped 1¼cupscarrots,shredded ¼cupsbroccoli slaw,shredded 1cupbean bean sprouts 2tbsppeanuts,chopped 1lime,sliced cilantro,for garnish, optional Preparation Combine 1 cup chicken broth, peanut butter, sriracha, honey, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, and 3 cloves crushed garlic in a small saucepan....

Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups shredded spaghetti squash, cooked 1 9-inch pie shell, baked 1 pinch ground nutmeg , optional 1 pinch ground cinnamon, optional 1 1/2 cup whipped cream for garnishing, optional Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Beat the sugar and eggs together in a mixing bowl until they form a light and frothy mixture....

Ingredients 1cupmilk ¼cupbutter 3½cupsall-purpose flour,divided ¼cupgranulated sugar ½tspsalt 2¼tspinstant or ‘rapid rise’ yeast 1egg ⅔cupNutella 2tbspground cinnamon ½cupbutter,softened 1/4cupcream cheese,softened 1½cupspowdered sugar 2tbspmilk,if needed ⅓cupNutella,Optional Preparation Combine milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute, then remove and stir. Continue heating in 20-second intervals, pausing after each to stir, until the butter is melted and the milk is warm to the touch but not hot. If needed, let the milk mixture sit for a few minutes until it is warm but not hot....

Ingredients 2cupsnatural orange juice 2tbsphalf and half,or thickened cream 750mlprosecco,(1 bottle), or champagne, or any sparkling white wine 2oztriple sec,or cointreau, or another orange liqueur Preparation Chill the champagne glasses in a refrigerator. Mix together the orange juice, half and half until combined. Pour halfway into the champagne glasses and slowly top each glass with champagne. Add in a splash or about ½ teaspoon per glass of the liqueur. Garnish with an orange slice....

Ingredients 1½cups whole wheat pastry flouror white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour ⅓cuppoppy seeds 2tspbaking powder ¼tspfine grain sea salt 1 medium organic orangeto yield about 2 teaspoons zest and ¼ cup juice 1cupsugar ¾cupplain whole-milk yogurt 3eggs ½tsppure vanilla extract ½cupextra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 8 ½ x 4 ¼ x 2 ½-inch loaf pan. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients 4pork chops½-inch thick, boneless salt and freshly ground black pepper 3tbspI Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spread 1¼tspcornstarch ¼cupchicken brothlow-sodium 1tsporange zest ¼cupfresh orange juice 1½tsplemon juice 2tsphoney 1garlic cloveminced 2tspfresh sage leavesor fresh rosemary, chopped Preparation Season pork chops with ½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Melt 2 tablespoons of the I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 3 ½ oz instant vanilla pudding mix 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ⅓ cup butter flavored shortening 2 eggs 8 oz crushed pineapple , with juice ½ cup spiced rum 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup macadamia nuts ¼ cup water 2 tbsp butter ½ cup white sugar ¼ cup rum Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x9-inch pan....

Ingredients ½cupwater ¼cupgolden raisins ½cupaged balsamic vinegar ¼cupWorcestershire sauce ¼cupketchup ¼cupDijon mustard 1pinchcayenne pepper ¼tspblack pepper 2clovesgarlic,cut in half 2tbsponion,chopped ½tspcelery seed ¼tspkosher salt ½orange,cut into 2 pcs Preparation Add the ingredients (except for the orange juice) into a small saucepan. Squeeze the oranges into the pan, then drop in the rinds. On low heat, stirring occasionally, let it simmer for 15 minutes. Careful to keep the heat low allowing for a very low gentle heat, not a hard boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter, softened 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp lemon extract 4 large egg yolks 1 tbsp cornstarch 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 2 medium lemons, zest (about 2 tsp) and juice (about 1/4 cup) 2 tbsp salted butter, softened Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F....